41 rn new graduate nurse jobs found in Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine Team - New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall New Grads) UNC Medical Center The 3 West Acute Care Nephrology & Medicine unit invites dedicated, passionate, and growth-oriented nurses to join our team. Here, you’ll be at the forefront of advanced nephrology care, surrounded by a team that values challenge, collaboration, and continuous learning. Unit Highlights: 22 bed acute medicine unit Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:5 Primary patient diagnoses include: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring Hemo or Peritoneal Dialysis Acute Kidney Injury Chronic Kidney Disease Dialysis Access Issues Renal Transplant Rejection Autoimmune disorders Position...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for the new Intermediate Neurosciences and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 36 hour/week position, day/night and weekend rotation. The position offers an excellent Benefit package, and incentives to eligible applicants. This brand new unit is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2026! The new Intermediate Neurosciences and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) Unit is an 18-bed intermediate care unit efficiently designed to provide high quality specialized and compassionate care. Staff members are challenged by the pace of the unit and the great variety of the patients they serve! Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and...

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Medicine Progressive Care Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall New Grads) UNC Medical Center About the Unit 24-bed unit with state-of-the-art equipment to promote efficiency and excellence in patient care This unit receives patients with a wide range of medical and pulmonary diagnoses and has the capability to have up to six vented patients Position Details 36 hours per week Rotating day/night shifts + weekends Self-scheduling to balance individual and unit needs Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start New Graduate Residency Program Eligibility : Final semester nursing students or graduates within the past 12 months Less than 6 months of RN experience Program...

Job Description Description New Graduate RN needed for Neurosurgery / Neurology Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 36 hour/week position, day/night and weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and is eligible for an extensive benefit package. 8 Acute Neuroscience is a team of positive, dynamic and talented Neuro nurses providing exceptional nursing care to Neurosurgery and Neurology patients. We are a true medical-surgical unit treating patients who have spinal and brain surgeries, brain tumors, stroke, seizures, and neuromuscular diagnoses such as Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Our Team of nurses, physicians and therapists set the standards for highly collaborative care in order to become the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Southeast as designated by the Joint Commission in 2012. Our physician teams...

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Medicine Specialty Unit – New Graduate RN Opportunity (Fall Graduates) UNC Medical Center About the Unit 27-bed Medicine Specialty Unit focused on acute pulmonary and infectious disease care Equipped with: Dual-channel telemetry, Continuous pulse oximetry Patient populations include: HIV-positive patients, Respiratory disease patients, and Adults with cystic fibrosis This unit received the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence (AACN), recognizing sustained excellence in patient outcomes and nursing practice Position Details 36 hours per week Rotating day/night shifts + weekends Self-scheduling to balance individual and unit needs Must be eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina prior to start New Graduate...

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry Unit! Seeking nursing graduates to start Summer 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating must be able to work both day & night shift; including weekends and holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in their final semester of nursing school or recently graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months of the anticipated start date and worked as a RN for less than 6 months. The New Graduate Residency is a yearlong...

Job Description Description UNC Medical Center is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our Psychotic Disorders Unit (3 Neurosciences) ! Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating Day & Night with option for majority of preferred shifts when possible; including rotating weekend & holidays Hours: Full Time; 36 hrs/wk; three/12 hour shifts Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Chapel Hill, NC In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in their final semester of nursing school or recently graduated from nursing school within the past 12 months of the anticipated start date and worked as a RN for less than 6 months. The New Graduate Residency is a yearlong program supporting transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. Additionally, the program provides mentored clinical...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Family Medicine Unit, Summer 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Family Medicine Unit at the Hillsborough Campus. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 460 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 2nd Floor Family Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit and has inpatient beds to care for a varied patient population to include predominantly family medicine patients, but also observation, extended recovery from PACU, and other medical-surgical patients. As part of the team, you will help in assisting the team to facilitate...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit, Fall 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Family Medicine Unit at the Hillsborough Campus. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 460 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit and has inpatient beds to care for a varied patient population to include predominantly family medicine patients, but also observation, extended recovery from PACU, and other medical-surgical patients. As part of the team, you will help in assisting the team to facilitate...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit, Fall 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Family Medicine Unit at the Hillsborough Campus. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 460 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 1st Floor Family Medicine Unit is a 20-bed unit and has inpatient beds to care for a varied patient population to include predominantly family medicine patients, but also observation, extended recovery from PACU, and other medical-surgical patients. As part of the team, you will help in assisting the team to facilitate...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our Orthopedic/Surgical Unit, Summer 2026! UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service. This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter-professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough Campus has also received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience and ranks in the top five percent in the nation for patient experience. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 430...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Diagnostic Tower, Winter 2025/2026! The Diagnostic Tower will consist of 10 beds with acute level medical-surgical patients with the primary focus on the Cardiology and Hospitalist patient population and will be open 24/7. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service. This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter-professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough Hospital...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our 2nd floor Cardiac/Medicine (Diagnostic Tower), Fall 2026! The Diagnostic Tower will consist of 10 beds with acute level medical-surgical patients with the primary focus on the Cardiology and Hospitalist patient population and will be open 24/7. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission's disease specific program for their Total Hip and Knee Replacement service. This accreditation is the result of many years of work by the inter-professional team caring for these patients. The Hillsborough...

Job Description Description UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team! We are seeking a New Graduate RN to work on a multidisciplinary team. The New Graduate RN will primarily be working on Cardinal/1YBH a 14-bed inpatient unit dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents aged 12 to 15 who require acute psychiatric stabilization. Our unit is designed to address the urgent needs of these young individuals, focusing on stabilizing their current crises and setting a foundation for long-term mental health. Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Current need being night shift (7pm to 7:30am) with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Butner, NC What we offer to eligible candidates: C ommitment incentive...

Job Description Description UNC Youth Behavioral Health Facility is hiring New Grad Nurses to join our team! We are seeking a New Graduate RN to work on a multidisciplinary team. The New Graduate RN will primarily be working on New day Unit, a 15-bed unit comprised of adolescent and young adult patients in crisis with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Seeking nursing graduates to start Fall 2026 Position Offering: Shift: Rotating Day & Night with current need being day shift (7am to 7:30pm) with rotating weekends and holidays . Hours: Full time; 36 Hours Per Week; Three 12 hour shifts a week Entity: UNC Medical Center Location: Butner, NC What we offer to eligible candidates: C ommitment incentive Relocation Assistance In order to qualify for the UNC Medical Center (YBH is part of UNC Medical Center) New Graduate Residency program, candidates must currently be in...

Job Description Description ***Spring/Summer New Graduate Nurses*** Next program start date: May 2026 – August 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. General Program Overview: The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap-around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role. In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as...

Job Description Description **Spring/Summer New Grads*** Next program start date: May 2026 - August 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates. General Program Overview: The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap-around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role. In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as well as...

Job Description Description UNC Health- Hillsborough Hospital is hiring New Graduate Nurses to join our Emergency Department, Fall 2026! New Graduate RN needed for the Emergency Department at the Hillsborough Campus. UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on many of our elective surgical programs. The facility combines a community hospital culture with the innovative procedures and care for which the UNC Medical Center is known. The Hillsborough Hospital is located at 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The 16-bed Emergency Department at the Hillsborough Campus delivers direct and indirect care for patients presenting with minor illnesses/ injuries to critical/ trauma injuries. Critical/traumatic injuries may require stabilization and potential transport to the Main ED / Trauma Level 1 Medical Center in Chapel Hill. This diverse...

Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the dynamic Center for Nursing Excellence at UNC Hospitals as an Educator supporting perioperative services! If you are passionate about shaping the future of nursing and committed to excellence, apply today to make a meaningful impact on our vibrant team! What You'll Do: Work with leadership and committees to implement evidence-based practices, facilitate Nursing Orientation and mentor new staff Guide the development of standards, policies, and procedures while fostering professional growth and innovation Collaborate with perioperative educators and leaders dedicated to advancing the Division of Nursing Develop and deliver educational programs to enhance nursing competencies Serve as a clinical resource and role model...

Job Description Description The Inpatient Diabetes Education Team at UNC Health consists of nurses and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) who provide personalized diabetes self-management education to hospitalized patients of all ages, from newborns to end-of-life care. They support patients in areas such as new diagnoses, insulin use, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle changes, while also helping ensure safe transitions after discharge. In addition to patient education, they support clinical staff through training, collaboration with Diabetes Resource Nurses, and development of educational programs and materials. The team works across multiple care settings to include: • Acute Care • Intermediate Care • Intensive Care • Emergency Department, and • Advanced Care at Home More broadly, they lead diabetes education initiatives, contribute to nursing education and competency development,...

Job Description Description Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program UNC Rex Holly Springs Emergency Department includes 24 beds and a Results Waiting area that serves as an internal waiting room for less acute and overflow patients. We have 2 large resuscitation rooms (1 catered to pediatrics) and 5 rooms dedicated to triage and initial assessments/exams. Our ED team cares for patients (adult and children) in all life-threatening situations, less-critical injuries requiring minor treatment, acute and behavioral health...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. 7 BT This medical surgical unit is a dynamic, flexible clinical environment designed to support fluctuating patient volumes. This unit provides both medical and postoperative care. Though this unit can care for a wide variety of patient types, most of our patients require short-term monitoring and treatment. Currently, this unit can support 12-17 beds. However, this team will transition to a newly constructed, 24 bed unit scheduled to open in September 2026. New teammates will have the opportunity to contribute to the workflow development, unit culture and care delivery in a modern, expanded clinical...

Job Description Description *This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. 7 BT This medical surgical unit is a dynamic, flexible clinical environment designed to support fluctuating patient volumes. This unit provides both medical and postoperative care. Though this unit can care for a wide variety of patient types, most of our patients require short-term monitoring and treatment. Currently, this unit can support 12-17 beds. However, this team will transition to a newly constructed, 24 bed unit scheduled to open in September 2026. New teammates will have the opportunity to contribute to the workflow development, unit culture and care delivery in a modern, expanded clinical...